Fish-Shaped Seal with the Name of Amun-Re
Fish-Shaped Seal with the Name of Amun-Re
Artist
Unidentified
Period
New Kingdom Period
(Ancient Egyptian, 1550–1070 BCE)
Dynasty
Dynasty 18
(Ancient Egyptian, 1550–1295 BCE)
Place of OriginEgypt
Date18th Dynasty (1550-1292 BCE), about 1500 BCE
Dimensions5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Mediumglazed ceramic
ClassificationJewelry
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1906.99
Not on View
DescriptionUpper surface moulded in relief representing a fish. Green glaze. Pierced lengthwise for threading.
19th Dynasty (1292–1189 BCE)
20th Dynasty or later (1189–1077 BCE)
19th Dynasty or later (1292–30 BCE)
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